Sunday, January 31, 2010

Reasons You May Want To Look Into Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery In Mexico

By Justin Curruthers

Mini gastric bypass surgery is a type of weight loss surgery; it is a fairly simple and safe surgical procedure. This surgery dates back several decades and is one of the safest and quickest forms of this sort of surgery.

With mini gastric bypass, or (MGB), patients have their stomachs separated into two separate pouches. One pouch becomes the new, much smaller stomach; the other is unused. This type of surgery reconstructs the stomach and intestines in a manner different from other forms of surgery.

Though you may not know, weight loss surgery is what is known as "stomach stapling." It is the reconfiguration of the stomach and intestines to create weight loss. The stomach is decreased in size so that the person does not need to eat as much. This leads to very significant weight reduction.

Before thinking about MGB, you should know if you are eligible for it or not. Only people with BMIs (body mass indexes) of 35 or more are allowed to have the surgery. Otherwise, if you are severely obese and do not take measures to lose weight, health problems may result.

Why should someone go to Mexico for the operation? Many doctors there offer the same level of professional capabilities as doctors in America. The quality of the surgery and equipment is also very high. In some cases the quality of care exceeds that of some doctors in America. The procedures also cost significantly less; on average surgery costs about half as much.

In Mexico, there are programs that offer high quality pre- and post-surgery care. Also, there are many medical centers that cater specifically to patients from abroad, and you can easily find a doctor who speaks perfect English. In Mexico you can get excellent care for a lower price - just be sure to find a great surgeon, the same as you would in America.

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